LECHONERA ORLANDO
- Health grade
- F · 46/100
- Orange County rank
- Near the bottom
- Diner rating
- 4.4 ★ · 7,336 reviews
- Violations
- 5 high-priority and 4 basic
- Last inspected
- Jun 2026
By score it ranks near the bottom of Orange County on health score. The report logged 5 high-priority and 4 basic violations. Its inspections have at least been improving lately. Higher-graded kitchens nearby are mapped below.
F grade · 46/100 · near the bottom of Orange County on health score
Get directions Call (407) 890-7178
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to LECHONERA ORLANDO, by Florida DBPR grade:
- KFC W750258
- LITTLE CAESARS 601
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- F (46/100)
- Violations
- 9 total — 5 high-priority, 4 basic
- Address
- 9998 EAST COLONIAL DR, Orlando, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Puerto Rican restaurant, Restaurant, Spanish restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (7336 reviews)
- Seats
- 70
- Phone
- (407) 890-7178
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
The 4.0-star average is misleading — almost nobody actually rated it that. Reviews mentioning front-of-house average 3.4 stars, so it divides opinion rather than settling it.
The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (12 of 16). No one in this corpus comments on how food arrives at all. 12 of 16 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 4 are two or lower.
The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen an F (46/100) on 5 high-priority and 4 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. The visit behind that grade was June 5, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 1% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited food from approved source and cross-contamination.
Taken together, this is a place diners like and inspectors do not. A good meal and a clean kitchen are different questions. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.
Our own analysis of 16 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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El servicio, la comida, todo excelente.
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East Orlando gem. I've been going here since they were next to the barbershop up colonial. Great quick service Latino/Caribbean food. Great for catering.
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Great authentic Puerto Rican place at unbelievable prices. Their empanadas are to die for. For choices are great. Best tasting chcharrones Ive ever had. Don't go too late though good choices decrease towards the eveninng
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Customer service is not good. I'm going in to get chicken soup for my mom. I was standing for a little bit and I got someone's attention and she told me how to go all the way at the end of the line and there was no line before I got there. And they have the nerve ask for a tip. I've noticed a lot of reviews have not been that great with them. Where are other Spanish restaurants around that have better service.
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Fui compre un armuerzo y no vuelvo $22.00 por un almuerzo , no lo devolbi por respeto pero arros blanco con una carne s22.00 dolares es un robo
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If you want more for your money, eat here. If you are really hungry, eat here. If you want delicious food, eat here. Lots of choices on top of that.
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What can I say? Delicioso. Y los que trabajan en la lechonera son amables y las porciones son familiar.
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Food & service is awesome
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As usual, it was clean and the atmosphere is very welcoming. The staff was polite, patient and very accommodating. The food was delicious and they are generous with their portions. I drove into Florida and drove straight there to eat because their food is consistently delicious!!
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I always enjoy the food from this restaurant but TODAY i can tell it was made with extra love! Everything was soooooo good! Highly recommended
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Always the best meal on the go for the money. Many options.
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Great traditional puertorican food.
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Muy rico todo
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Way too slow to service a product. Do not recommend it. You have to wait at least an hour to get Service. Never mind I know they have an hour to pay.
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Great great
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Es lamentable como uno va a un lugar a comprar comida y luego cuando llegas para comerla te das cuenta que la comida tiene gusanos , se llama al lugar y se notifica y la persona que contesta lo mas normal dice ven y te cambiamos la comida sin ninguna preocupación. Llegamos al lugar y cuando le enseñamos la evidencia de que la comida si tenia gusano el lo mas normal vuelve y pregunta quieres otra comida , Señor usted no entiende que la comida tiene gusanos y procede a devolver el dinero de lo mas calmado sin ninguna preocupación. Quien sabe cuantas personas han comido comida con gusano en este establecimiento y ni cuenta se han dado . Deberían hacer una Inspección los de salud y manejo de alimentos por que la verdad que asi como ese Señor lo tomó no le importa nada y ni tan siquiera se disculpó. Solo devolvió el dinero y como si nada hubiera pasado .
Overall Score
31 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 7 AM to 8 PM
- Tuesday
- 7 AM to 8 PM
- Wednesday
- 7 AM to 8 PM
- Thursday
- 7 AM to 8 PM
- Friday
- 7 AM to 8 PM
- Saturday
- 7 AM to 8 PM
- Sunday
- 7 AM to 7 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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June 5, 2026 · Complaint Full
Administrative complaint recommended
5 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 4 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
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May 4, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
3 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 8 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×2)
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
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December 1, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 7 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×3)
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: June 5, 2026